Custom Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer in Istanbul, Turkey: Lacquered, Shaker, Veneer and Flat-Pack (RTA) Kitchens
Villa kitchen: navy lacquered shaker doors, island on turned legs, floor-to-ceiling tall units and under-cabinet LED. Real project photo.
Short answer. RVK Mobilya Dekorasyon (Bakırköy, Istanbul) is a kitchen cabinet manufacturer in Turkey that makes and exports made-to-measure kitchen cabinets for villas, residences, hotels and housing projects. We work with contractors, architects, hotel investors, kitchen studios, importers and private homeowners. Door options: lacquered (matt, satin or high gloss; any RAL or NCS colour), shaker and classic profiled doors, handleless (gola profile) modern ranges, natural wood veneer, high gloss, PVC foil and melamine (MFC). Islands, tall units, coffee stations, aluminium-framed glass cabinets and LED lighting are added to suit the project; quartz, marble or porcelain worktops ship in the same order. Production follows your or your architect's dimensioned plan. For export, modules travel flat-packed, numbered and palletised. Prices are EXW Istanbul; payment 40% with the order, 60% before shipment.
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Written by Volkan Kıyan, owner of RVK Mobilya Dekorasyon, Istanbul. The photos on this page are from our own projects; lead times and price bands are our 2026 quotation levels. Last updated: 9 October 2026.
Kitchen styles At a glance Door finishes Prices Workmanship details Order process References FAQ
Kitchen cabinet styles: lacquered, shaker, handleless, veneer, melamine
Every photo below is a kitchen we made. Door style, colour, handles and worktop change with each client's choice; the same plan can be built in melamine or in lacquer.
“The kitchen is the heart of a home.”
Volkan Kıyan, RVK Mobilya Dekorasyon
That is why the brand of the hinges, the load rating of the drawer runners, the moisture resistance of the board under the sink and the way the LED is concealed matter as much as the colour of the door. Below we show each one in real photos.
At a glance
| Topic | Our answer (2026) |
|---|---|
| Kitchen types | Lacquered (matt, satin, high gloss), shaker and classic profiled, handleless (gola), natural wood veneer, high gloss, PVC foil, melamine; flat-pack (RTA) sets for project and wholesale orders |
| Carcass | 18 mm melamine-faced chipboard, ABS edge banding, back panel, adjustable legs and plinth; moisture-resistant board option under the sink; MDF or plywood carcass on request |
| Doors | Lacquered MDF (RAL / NCS), natural wood veneer, PVC foil, high gloss, melamine; aluminium-framed clear or smoked glass |
| Hardware | Blum (Austria) or Samet (Turkey): soft-close hinges, full-extension soft-close drawers, lift-up mechanisms; corner and larder internal fittings |
| Worktops | Quartz, natural marble and granite, porcelain and sintered slabs, solid wood; supplied in the same order as the kitchen |
| Lighting | Under-cabinet, in-cabinet and plinth LED profiles and strips |
| Basis of measurement | Your or your architect's dimensioned plan and wall elevations; centimetres or inches |
| Pricing | Per project, itemised proforma; EXW Istanbul (Incoterms 2020); USD, EUR or GBP; no Turkish VAT on exports |
| Payment | 40% with the order, 60% before shipment, by bank transfer; appliances 100% with the order; no letters of credit |
| Lead time | Custom lacquered or veneered kitchen about 45 working days; melamine flat-pack sets faster. Time starts after the deposit and dimension approval |
| Delivery | Installed delivery within Turkey; export shipments flat-packed, numbered and palletised; 4-7 days by road to Europe; door-to-door (DDP) freight quote on request |
| Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, A.TR or EUR.1, certificate of origin; HS code 9403.40 (wooden kitchen furniture) |
| Warranty | 24 months against manufacturing defects |
| Quotation | Itemised proforma within 1-2 working days of receiving your plan, valid for 10 days; for detailed projects a 100 USD technical review fee, credited in full against the order |
Villa, hotel and project kitchens: delivered work
Post-installation photos of shaker, classic and modern kitchens.
Island on turned legs, thick-edge worktop and internally lit glazed wall cabinets.
Dark grey lacquered shaker doors, brass handles, cornice and white worktop.
Long worktop run, island with sink and walnut-effect shelf niches.
Greige shaker doors, marble-look splashback and worktop, brass handles.
Fridge housing and wall units finished to the ceiling with a cornice.
Coffee station: wood veneer niche, LED-lit shelf and glass tall units on both sides.
Which kitchen door finish suits you? Lacquer, melamine, PVC foil, high gloss, veneer
For the same kitchen size, lacquered doors cost roughly twice as much as melamine. The right choice depends on budget, intensity of use and the look you want. For a detailed comparison see our lacquered kitchen guide.
| Door finish | Look | Use and care | Price level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melamine (MFC, melamine MDF) | Flat door; wood grain or plain colour | Scratch and stain resistant; lifespan depends on the edge banding bond | Economy | Hotels, rental apartments, housing projects |
| High gloss | Glossy, modern | Fingerprints and fine scratches show more | Mid | Modern apartments, office kitchens |
| PVC foil (vinyl-wrapped MDF) | Profiled classic and country doors | Heat deflector strips needed next to ovens and dishwashers | Mid | Homes wanting a classic look |
| Lacquer (painted MDF) | Any colour; shaker, handleless, profiled | Matt surfaces hide fingerprints; damage can be touched up | Mid to high | Villas, residences, boutique hotels |
| Natural wood veneer | Walnut, oak; grain-matched | Real wood; tone changes over time with sunlight | High | Luxury villas, waterside mansions, renovations |
Kitchen cabinet prices 2026 (EXW Istanbul)
Kitchen price depends on the door finish and the square metres of cabinet face. The bands below are our own 2026 quotation levels; only a dated proforma is binding. Prices in USD, excluding Turkish VAT.
| Kitchen type | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Flat-pack melamine kitchen | From 155 USD per m² of cabinet face; hardware excluded |
| Flat-pack melamine MDF, high gloss, PVC foil or lacquered kitchen | About 200-430 USD per linear metre of base plus wall run; hardware excluded |
| Custom lacquered or veneered kitchen | From about 500 USD per m² of cabinet face; hardware as a separate line |
| Large island kitchen with premium hardware and LED (worktops and freight excluded) | About 11,000-21,000 USD or EUR |
For scale: a 3 m run of base and wall units is about 4.5-5 m² of door face; a complete kitchen is usually 12-25 m². Hardware, worktops, sink and tap, built-in appliances, LED package and freight are written as separate lines on the proforma. See our 2026 prices, lead times and payment guide and our delivered cost to Europe guide.
Research note. In a choice experiment with US consumers, about 50% of the decision on customised furniture was explained by price, 20% by the degree of customisation, 20% by delivery time and 10% by the time spent customising (Lihra, Buehlmann and Graf, 2012, Journal of Forest Economics). That is why our quotes put price, lead time and options on the same page.
Quality is in the details
A kitchen proves itself in use, not in photos. These four frames show where to look.
The LED profile is concealed under the cabinet; light falls on the worktop, not in your eyes.
Corbel leg at the island corner, thick-edge worktop and even door gaps.
Wood veneer niche, LED-lit shelf and built-in oven within the glass tall unit.
Classic profiled doors, gold cup handles and lit glass display cabinets.
Always ask when comparing quotes
- Carcass board: thickness, type and formaldehyde class. Wood-based panels are among the main sources of indoor formaldehyde (Salthammer, Mentese and Marutzky, 2010, Chemical Reviews); in the EU the limit for furniture is 0.062 mg/m³ from 6 August 2026.
- Edge banding: peel strength depends on the material, adhesive quantity, feed speed and temperature; optimised settings raised it by about 8.8% on particleboard and 7.2% on MDF (Koç, Hazır and Şeker, 2025, BioResources).
- Lacquer and varnish: the long-term durability of a varnished wood surface depends on the film's resistance to physical, mechanical and chemical stress (Kaygın and Akgün, 2008). The primer, paint and topcoat build-up should be written on the proforma.
- Hinges and runners: brand, soft-close and drawer load rating.
- Under the sink: moisture-resistant board option and edge banding.
- Packing: module numbers, corner protection, ISPM 15 stamped pallets or crates.
Worktops, islands and splashbacks
We supply the worktop (countertop) in the same order as the kitchen: quartz (brands such as Belenco), natural marble and granite, porcelain and sintered slabs, or solid wood. Islands can have waterfall ends, thick edges, legs or corbels; splashbacks in the same stone as the worktop. For stone options, slab selection and vein matching see our Marble and Porcelain page. For export we cut the worktop to your template dimensions and your local fitter installs it.
Technical specifications and standards
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Carcass | 18 mm melamine-faced chipboard; moisture-resistant board option under the sink; MDF or plywood on request |
| Edge banding | ABS edge banding; thickness chosen for visible and internal edges |
| Doors | 18-22 mm lacquered MDF; natural wood veneer, PVC foil, high gloss or melamine; aluminium frames on glass doors |
| Hardware | Blum or Samet soft-close hinges, full-extension soft-close drawer runners, lift-up mechanisms; corner and larder mechanisms |
| Dimensions | Module widths to plan; worktop depth usually 60 cm; plans in inches for US projects |
| Formaldehyde (EU) | E1 board; REACH Annex XVII entry 77, Regulation (EU) 2023/1464: 0.062 mg/m³ for furniture from 6 August 2026 |
| Formaldehyde (USA) | TSCA Title VI and CARB Phase 2: 0.09 ppm for particleboard, 0.11 ppm for MDF; certified board stated in the quote |
| Reference test standards | EN 14749 (kitchen storage units and worktops, safety), EN 16122 (strength, durability, stability), EN 12720, EN 12721, EN 12722 (surface resistance to cold liquids, wet heat and dry heat) |
| Packing | Modules numbered and labelled by room and module; doors with corner protection; ISPM 15 stamped pallets or crates |
| Volume example | The cabinets of a large island kitchen, flat-packed, take at most about 8 m³ and 1.55 t gross (our 2026 quote calculation) |
If your specification requires a particular test report or board certificate, say so in the quote request. For formaldehyde classes and market rules see our formaldehyde guide.
Kitchen order and export process: from plan to delivery
Plan and details. Dimensioned plan and wall elevations (PDF, DWG or a measured sketch), door type and colour, worktop preference, built-in appliance list, delivery address.
Quote, 1-2 working days. Cabinets, hardware, worktop, LED and accessories on separate lines; proforma valid for 10 days.
Approval and deposit. Proforma approval and a 40% deposit place the order in the production schedule; dimensions and colours are confirmed in writing.
Production and updates. We share production stages with you by photo and video.
Balance and packing. 60% balance before shipment; modules are numbered, palletised or crated, and the loading is photographed.
Delivery. Installed delivery within Turkey. For export, EXW Istanbul: your forwarder or one we recommend loads the goods, and your local team installs with the assembly guide and installation video. See our export packaging guide for our packing method.
Full container loading for the UK (London, 20-apartment project).
Our kitchen references
All projects: Our references.
In the same order: doors, bathrooms, wardrobes
We make the kitchen together with the home's other joinery: interior doors, bathroom vanities, wardrobes and dressing rooms, TV units and bespoke fitted furniture. One proforma, one production plan, one shipment. Stone worktops and floor tiles go in the same container. For villa and period property refurbishments see our renovation projects guide.
Frequently asked questions
How is the price of kitchen cabinets calculated?
By door finish, per square metre of cabinet face or per linear metre of base and wall run. Hardware, worktop, LED and accessories are separate lines. For the same size, lacquered doors cost roughly twice as much as melamine.
What is the lead time?
A custom lacquered or veneered kitchen takes about 45 working days after the deposit and dimension approval. Melamine flat-pack sets are faster. Road transit to Europe is 4-7 days, to Germany 5-8 days.
Can I order a single kitchen?
Yes. There is no minimum for a single custom kitchen going to Europe by road. Overseas orders are consolidated to fill at least one 20 ft container.
Do I need a plan or drawings?
Yes. Quotation and production are based on your or your architect's dimensioned plan and wall elevations; we do not offer a drawing service, we build to your drawings. Once the plan, appliance list and door preference arrive, we price item by item.
Which countries do you ship kitchens to?
Everywhere in Turkey; the European Union (Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Bulgaria), the United Kingdom, the USA, the Gulf states and Africa. Past deliveries include Iraq, the UK, Tunisia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Kosovo and Mauritius.
Do you install?
Projects in Turkey are delivered with installation. We do not install abroad; modules arrive numbered and labelled, and your local team installs with the assembly guide and installation video.
Which hinges and drawer runners do you use?
Two options: Blum (Austria) and Samet (Turkey). Both are soft-close; the difference is shown as a separate line on the proforma.
What are the payment terms?
40% deposit with the order, 60% balance before shipment, by bank transfer (EUR, USD or GBP). Appliances are paid 100% with the order. We do not work with letters of credit. The proforma is valid for 10 days.
Do you make kitchens in inches for the USA?
Yes. We work from plans in inches. For US shipments the boards must be TSCA Title VI / CARB Phase 2 certified; the board we will use is stated in the quote.
Can you quote delivered (DDP) prices?
Our prices are EXW Istanbul. For Europe and the United Kingdom we prepare a door-to-door freight quote on request; RVK is UK VAT registered. For the cost items of a delivered price see this guide.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, 24 months against manufacturing defects.
What to send us for a quote
- Dimensioned plan and wall elevations (PDF, DWG or JPG), ceiling height
- Door type and colour (RAL / NCS code or reference photo)
- Worktop preference (quartz, marble, porcelain, wood) and thickness
- Built-in appliance list (brand and model)
- Hardware preference (Blum or Samet) and LED requirements
- Quantity (number of apartments or rooms), delivery address or port, target date
- A short note if doors, bathroom vanities or wardrobes will go in the same order
Send your plan and get an itemised quote within 1-2 working days.
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Sources
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- Salthammer, T., Mentese, S. and Marutzky, R. (2010). Formaldehyde in the indoor environment. Chemical Reviews, 110(4), 2536-2572. doi:10.1021/cr800399g
- Koç, K. H., Hazır, E. and Şeker, S. (2025). Optimization of edge banding process parameters used for particle board and medium density fiberboard. BioResources, 20(1), 1915-1930. doi:10.15376/biores.20.1.1915-1930
- Kaygın, B. and Akgün, E. (2008). Comparison of conventional varnishes with Nanolacke UV varnish with respect to hardness and adhesion durability. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 9(4), 476-485. doi:10.3390/ijms9040476
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- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1464: REACH Annex XVII entry 77, formaldehyde
- US EPA: TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products
- ICC: Incoterms 2020 (EXW, DDP)
- Standards: EN 14749, EN 16122, EN 12720, EN 12721, EN 12722
Turkey is among the G20 countries with a clear competitive advantage in furniture (Balassa revealed comparative advantage index; Üçüncü and Bayram, 2026).